Philanthropy & Funding

Work Smarter with AI: Balancing Automation, Augmentation, and Critical Thinking for Nonprofits

Presented by Beth Kanter

Research shows that over-reliance on AI weakens our cognitive abilities, yet resource-strapped nonprofits can't afford to ignore its potential. In this 90-minute webinar, Beth Kanter will guide you through the science of healthy versus unhealthy AI use, offering practical prompting techniques and frameworks. Walk away knowing exactly when to automate, when to augment, and when to use your own critical thinking skills.
 

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Transformative Technology That Unleashes Nonprofit Scale

Presented by Kathy Miu, Wendell Thomas, Kelli Rasmussen, and Irene Blanchard-Wu

Join Stanford Social Innovation Review for a complimentary 60-minute webinar brings together leaders from three nonprofits that have successfully completed major cloud technology projects. By the end of the session, you’ll better understand how to evaluate, scope, and implement cloud technology initiatives that could transform your own organization's effectiveness.

Leadership

Connecting the Dots Between Strategy and Design

Presented by Nadia Roumani and Thomas Both, Stanford d.school

Two-Part Certificate Workshop Program
Session 1: Strategy and Scoping: Setting the Stage for Impact
Session 2: Design for Impact: Exploring and Iterating Your Way Forward

In this 180-minute interactive program, learn how to advance your mission by combining innovative strategic logic, systems thinking, and active human-centered design work.

Leadership

Communicate With Impact: Crafting and Delivering Stronger, Clearer Messages

Presented by Matt Abrahams, lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business

Two-Part Live Webinar Program

• Session 1: Message Design for Clarity and Recall [December 9]
• Session 2: Commanding With Presence [December 10]

Learn how to design and integrate your messages in service of your strategic speaking goals, regardless of delivery method.

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Leveraging AI for Nonprofits: Readiness, Risks, and Real-World Action

Presented by Rhonda Evans, Jennifer Holk, and Sarah Milsom

Join Stanford Social Innovation Review for a webinar led by social sector and technology leaders at Deloitte. Whether your organization is just beginning to explore using AI or already piloting use cases, this learning session offers a practical and engaging way to deepen your understanding and readiness.
 

Leadership

How to Measure Narrative Change

Presented by Yewande O. Addie, David Hanson, Emily Melnick, Melody Mohebi, Annie Neimand

Two-Part 180-Minute Webinar Program
Session 1: Introduction to Narrative Change and Measurement 
Session 2: Apply the Framework for Measuring Narrative Change 

Learn guiding principles for designing equitable and adaptable narrative change evaluations using a simple framework that’s flexible enough to work across projects. Then, develop a clear plan for applying it to your own narrative work and receive feedback by leading researchers and practitioners in the fields of evaluation and strategic communications.

Leadership

Co-Leadership Deep Dive: Benefits, Challenges, and How to Make it Work

Presented by Ashley Lanfer and Britt Kelleher Jones, partners at Wellspring Consulting

Why are many organizations turning to co-leadership—and how can they make it work long term? SSIR’s upcoming live webinar program will equip leaders with the knowledge, tools, and practical insights for navigating shared leadership models.

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Spotlight on Women’s and Girls’ Causes: Landscape Analysis and Funding Strategies

Presented by Jacqueline Ackerman, interim director, Women’s Philanthropy Institute; Karen Lundgard, interim CEO, Girl Scouts of Greater New York; Dhirendra Pratap Singh, cofounder and CEO, Milaan Foundation; Mary Jovanovich, senior manager of charitable consulting, DAFgiving360™

Join Stanford Social Innovation Review and DAFgiving360™ for this complimentary live program! Explore recent data on giving to women’s and girls’ causes and hear from social sector leaders on modern approaches to empower and advance women and girls worldwide. Whether you are a donor, nonprofit leader, advisor, or just curious, this conversation will spark new ways to think about your role in funding the future.
 

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Impact Measurement from a Global Perspective

Presented by Dr. Lisa Hehenberger, Associate Professor of Strategy and General Management at Esade Business School; Natasha Joshi, Associate Director at Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies; Mona Mourshed, CEO of Generation: You Employed; Hyun Shin; Professor of Business and Director of the Impact Business Research Center at Hanyang University; and Brian San, Co-Secretary-General at the Institute of Philanthropy

In this FREE SSIR Live! session timed for a global audience, we will host a wide-ranging discussion with experts from Asia, Europe, and North America on the challenges and promises of impact measurement. How can funders ensure that they are investing their money effectively without placing undue burdens on implementers? Which measures should organizations track to ensure deep, sustained, and meaningful uptake? What lessons have evaluators acquired from creating and implementing measurement programs?